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June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Matt » Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:08 pm

The purpose of these challenges are to encourage us to get out and get the best shot of an assigned subject. It's a great way to enhance your photography skills.
Even if you think you take crappy pictures, please join in. Those of you just reading the forum and not posting, this is your chance to join in and show off.

This month's challenge: Only Leaves
This is an easy one.
It has to be taken by you.
It has to be taken in NY State.

A winner will be selected based on the following criteria:
subject
creativity
use of color (or lack thereof)
uniqueness

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The winner will also receive a set of Microfiber cloths for cleaning their camera and lens.
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Matt » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:57 pm

I'll start then. One of my first photos taken:
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby AMoose683 » Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:06 pm

This was taken in Cortland in the fall (clearly).

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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Winnie » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:33 pm

Amoose ... I love the first one. :D
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby AMoose683 » Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:26 pm

wsa75 wrote:Amoose ... I love the first one. :D


Thank you! It's one of my favorites!!
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby skiboarder72 » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:21 pm

Matt wrote:I'll start then. One of my first photos taken:
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Love the colors and deep contrast in that one :)
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby skiboarder72 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:13 pm

This ones from awhile back... I'll have to get some better ones this weekend for that capture roc weekend contest too :)

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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Mike_K » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:53 pm

Some leaves from my macro gallery:
20D, Sigma 150/2.8 Macro

All taken at Durand-Eastman Park, except #4 which was taken in my backyard.

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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Matt » Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:55 pm

Very nice!
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby cbobcat49 » Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:02 pm

That second to last one is really interesting.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Mike_K » Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:33 pm

cbobcat49 wrote:That second to last one is really interesting.


Thanks. This shot is a Lily of the Valley leaf, shot wide open with my Sigma 150/2.8 Macro.
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Matt » Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:17 pm

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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby Winnie » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:58 pm

Not one of my best ... but I kind of like it.

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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby cbobcat49 » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:27 pm

If I stare at it and start to zone out, it looks sort of like a Jackson Pollock painting. (that's a good thing.) :)
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Re: June Photo Challenge: Only Leaves

Postby AMoose683 » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:28 pm

It reminds me of a Magic Eye picture :D

I like the colors!
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